United States Politics and Government

Oil Prices Tumble Further as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook

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Crude oil now costs around 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries.

Trump Aides Defend His Tariffs Amid Global Blowback

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The president’s top advisers acknowledged President Trump’s sweeping tariffs could raise prices but said an economic adjustment that would ultimately benefit American workers was overdue.

Trump’s Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

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The 22nd Amendment is clear: President Trump has to give up his office after his second term. But his refusal to accept that underscores how far he is willing to consider going to consolidate power.

Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs

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President Trump vowed to aid entrepreneurs by reducing taxes and slicing red tape. But some owners say other policies have put them at a disadvantage.

Used Tesla Market Heats Up as Owners Sell to Protest Elon Musk

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Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company’s chief executive have become bargains on lots.

The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid

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States that were once reluctant to expand Medicaid now have their state budgets tied to the fate of the program by constitutional amendments.